About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
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What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Mechanical Product Engineer to play a key role in developing the next generation of high-performance data center chillers. In this exciting opportunity, you'll drive innovation from concept to launch, leading product design, testing, performance analysis, and project execution for cutting-edge thermal management solutions.
As a vital member of our global engineering organization, you'll work alongside talented engineers, product leaders, and business stakeholders around the world to bring new technologies to market. You'll also partner closely with manufacturing teams, serving as the technical voice of the design team and leading product improvements through engineering change initiatives.
Based at our state-of-the-art Advanced Engineering & Development Center in New Freedom, PA, you'll contribute to both new product development and the continuous improvement of products used by customers worldwide. From solving complex technical challenges in the factory and the field to influencing the future of sustainable cooling technology, you'll have a direct impact on some of the industry's most innovative solutions.
Candidates must be within commuting distance of New Freedom, PA, or willing to relocate. Relocation assistance packages are available.
How you will do it
Maintains understanding of theories, concepts, technical principles and processes related to mechanical and electrical aspects of chillers
Has proficiency in mechanical design and is able to conceptualize and implement design ideas into the product
Works closely with the design and drafting group in generating chiller layout concepts and system configurations
Generates engineering/design documentation and compiles technical documents for use within the company
Prepares and executes test plans to verify performance and reliability of electrical and mechanical components and systems
Reviews and analyzes test data and provides input for design and troubleshooting
Applies regulatory codes such as UL, CE, PED and ASME in product design
Possesses knowledge of manufacturing processes and applies the philosophy of designing to standard manufacturing processes
Reports on the status of the projects
Strives for continuous improvement and teamwork in a global product development environment
What you will need
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electro-Mechanical
5 years experience with CAD software, product design, prototype testing, and design documentation
Experience in a design and product development
Preferred
Knowledge/experience in electrical engineering (electric motor design, motor control, electrical wiring)
Strong design background and knowledge/experience in refrigeration system and components (compressors, heat exchangers)
HVAC/R industry experience
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $125,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- Five years of experience with CAD software, product design, prototype testing, and design documentation
- Experience in design and product development
- Knowledge or experience in electrical engineering, including electric motor design, motor control, and electrical wiring
- Strong design background and knowledge or experience with refrigeration systems and components, including compressors and heat exchangers
- HVAC/R industry experience
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
